Decision Analysis of Incineration Costs in Superfund Site Remediation

摘要

This study examines the decision-making process of the remedial design (RD) phase of on-site in- cineration projects conducted at Superfund sites. Decisions made during RD affect the cost and schedule of remedial action (RA). Decision analysis techniques are used to determine the extent of information on the waste characteristics that should be released to prospective bidders on a fixed- price RA contract for a specific site. The decision maker has two alternatives: prepare the project specifications including only the description of the waste provided in the remedial investigation/fea- sibility study or obtain additional information on the waste characteristics during RD.